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Decapitated head of journalist Kim Wall found after submarine disappearance

October 07, 2017

You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App . Madsen has been in court this week charged with her murder where it was revealed he had video footage on his computer showing women being violently killed. The body parts and clothing were found Friday in plastic bags with a knife and "heavy metal pieces" to make them sink near where the 30-year-old Wall's naked headless torso was found in August, Copenhagen police investigator Jens Moeller Jensen said.

'Mersal' Gets U/A Certificate, Slated For Diwali Release

October 07, 2017

Earlier, the court had ordered an interim ban after the petition was filed. Mr. Rajendran had contended to have registered a similar title, Merrasalaitan , as well as Naan Merrasalaitan , with the Tamil Film Producers Council in 2015.

@RSSorg Chief Mohan Bhagwat escapes major accident on Yamuna Expressway in Mathura

October 07, 2017

Bhagwat was one his way to Vrindavan to attend an event where he will also be accompanied by yoga guru and businessman Baba Ramdev and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. Costing Rs 13,000 crore ($2 billion), 165-km long Yamuna Expressway had always been questioned and fingers have been raised on its flawed design and the suitability of concrete roads to Indian environmental conditions.

Sasikala granted five-day parole to visit ailing husband

October 07, 2017

She is slated to stay at T Nagar till the end of her parole period. In a release regarding conditions imposed on "convict prisoner number 9234" for her emergency parole issued by the Prisons Department, Sasikala is "restricted only to visit the hospital " and directed to stay at the residence mentioned in her parole application.

Supporting Narendra Modi was a mistake: Arun Shourie

October 07, 2017

He came down heavily on the Modi government that scrapped overnight Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 currency notes on November 8 past year, he said, "It was the largest money-laundering scheme ever, conceived and implemented entirely by the government", Shourie told NDTV .

Chemist says VX byproduct was on Kim murder suspect's shirt

October 07, 2017

Friday's KCNA report also said the USA "changes its colors" like a "chameleon" to justify overthrowing governments, especially in the Middle East , where the article said Washington had used counterterrorism and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction interchangeably to justify its invasions of Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya.

Iran condemns deadly terror attack on Shiite shrine in Pakistan

October 07, 2017

Minority Islamic groups in the province are routinely attacked by militant outfits including Islamic State, which has claimed responsibility for several bombings. Later, addressing reporters, Balochistan home minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti said that so far it appeared to be a suicide attack. The bomber reportedly detonated the explosives after being stopped by a police officer at the shrine in Jhal Masgi.

Las Vegas shooting victim stands for President Trump despite leg injury

October 07, 2017

During President Donald Trump's visit to the University Medical Centre, a fragile and wounded Thomas Gunderson scrambled to get out of bed and stand for the First Lady and Commander-in-chief. "Words can not the describe the bravery that the whole world witnessed on Sunday night", the president said Wednesday, during a brief speech at the Las Vegas Police Department Command Center.

Trump leaves reporters hanging about comment at military event

October 07, 2017

As President Donald Trump met with his highest ranking USA military leaders and their spouses for dinner Thursday night, he said the moment could represent "the calm before the storm ". president with a series of nuclear and ballistic-missile tests. The Iran nuclear accord was hammered out between six nuclear powers - Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States during President Obama's tenure in office.

PM Modi to visit, inaugurate new IIT building in Gujarat today

October 07, 2017

Narendra Modi offered prayer at the famous Dwarkadheesh temple at Dwarka, where Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi visited recently as he kicked off his election campaign in Gujarat. On the second day, however, the Prime Minister, in his first visit Vadnagar since assuming office in 2014, he will go to the Hatkeshwar Temple and address a public meeting.

ValuEngine Upgrades Pretium Resources, Inc. (PVG) to Hold

October 07, 2017

About 355,921 shares traded. Snap Interactive Inc (OTCMKTS:STVI) has 0.00% since October 5, 2016 and is. Credit Suisse "Maintained" Pretium Res Inc (NYSE:PVG) in a research note issued to investors on 8/11/17 to Outperform with price target of $13.

Solar growth takes the lead on global energy

October 07, 2017

Solar PV additions were 74GW, coal additions were 57GW, wind additions accounted for 54GW, and gas for 29GW. The growth of renewable energy power is estimated to be twice the aggregated growth of gas and coal over the next five years. According to the IEA analysis , the deployment in solar PV and wind a year ago was accompanied by record-low auction prices, which fell as low as 3 cents per kwh.

40 sentenced to life in prison in Turkey

October 07, 2017

The court handed down life sentences to 40 of the defendants. The coup was beaten back, but 250 people were killed, more than 2,000 injured and the country's parliament was bombed in a traumatic episode that Turkey has yet to come to terms with.

Boy Hit By Car, Killed In Accident On Wadsworth

October 07, 2017

Wheat Ridge police have confirmed that one person is dead after being hit by a vehicle. Update: Police say 12-yr-old boy was crossing Wadsworth when he was hit & killed by vehicle.

Applebee's is offering $1 margaritas this month

October 07, 2017

The largest Applebee's restaurant in the world on W. 50th St.is not participating either and margaritas there are $14. It comes on the rocks or frozen, but at just $1, who's to squabble over consistency? There's no better time to stop by Applebee's and feel the love.

Vehicle Related To Las Vegas Mass Shooting Located By Police

October 07, 2017

Paddock fired indiscriminately Sunday from his upper-level room at the Mandalay Bay hotel casino at people attending a country music festival below, killing dozens and injuring almost 500 people. "In the past, terror attacks or mass murder motive was made very clear by a note that was left, by a social media post, by a telephone call that was made, by investigators mining computer data".

Trump tosses paper towels into crowd of Puerto Rico hurricane survivors

October 07, 2017

He then turned to the governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosello, and asked how many people had died in the storm. "Sixteen people versus in the thousands". A few days earlier Trump had lashed out at Ms Cruz on Twitter for "poor leadership". They shook hands and spoke briefly. Trump is scheduled to visit Puerto Rico on Tuesday to see relief efforts first-hand.

United States gun lobby agrees to target 'bump stocks' after Las Vegas massacre

October 07, 2017

The National Rifle Association has said the devices should be "subject to additional regulations". Dianne Feinstein , D-Calif., introduced legislation to ban bump stocks by law, but only fellow Democrats joined her. 4, 2017, in Las Vegas. I would say probably more mental health examinations and services would probably be more effective in saving lives than worrying about piece of plastic that would or would not go on a gun.

Major fire engulfs oil depot off India's Mumbai coast

October 07, 2017

According to officials, the fire broke out in two fuel storage tanks. Fire fighting operation was on in morning as well. People from the eastern coast of Mumbai could see thick smoke billowing out from Butcher Island, located almost 5 nautical miles off the Gateway of India.

Thousands at funeral of ex-Iraqi president

October 07, 2017

A 21 gun salute was given for the leader, his coffin draped in the red, white and green Kurdish flag, stamped in its middle with a golden sun. In a nod to his Talabani's role as president however, the Iraqi national anthem, "Mawtini", was performed.

There's a Mass Shooting Almost Every Day in the US

October 07, 2017

Jason Aldean was on stage as Stephen Paddock, 64, of Mesquite, Nevada, rained gunfire on the crowd at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on the Strip. Ten of Hennard's victims were killed by single shots to the head. He killed a total of 28 people and injured 2 others. He committed suicide before being arrested.

APNewsBreak: US military halts exercises over Qatar crisis

October 07, 2017

According to the Associated Press , US Central Command said the aim is to show that the military wants its allies in the region to work together. Riyadh also accused Qatar of supporting Iran-backed militants. military is closely monitoring diplomatic tensions in the gulf region, which hosts the Fifth Fleet and important U.S. bases for the operation against ISIS and the Taliban.

Ready to join NDA, Narayan Rane says

October 07, 2017

Summary: Former chief minister Narayan Rane , who recently floated a new political outfit Maharashtra Swabhiman Paksh (MSP), formally announced his decision to join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by Bharatiya Janata Party. "Rane was assured of a cabinet berth". While there has been attempts by a section of leaders close to Rane to lobby for the revenue ministry over the last fortnight, sources in the BJP said the party will not entertain any bargain or precondition on part of ...

Syria, Australia Await Return Leg

October 07, 2017

Forced to play their home matches in Malaysia due to security concerns, Syria had fallen behind when Robbie Kruse tapped in from close range in the first half, but the underdogs refused to buckle to their vastly more experienced opponents. Syria's Omar Al Soma celebrates after scoring with a penalty kick. "We want to play really high-tempo and really go at them and test them", Postecoglou said, adding: "We won't make tactical changes but we've got some players that didn't play tonight who ...

Darrion Caldwell Captures Bantamweight Gold at Bellator 184

October 07, 2017

Caldwell, who'd most recently avenged his sole career loss by beating Joe Taimanglo at Bellator 167, wrestled his way to his career's biggest win yet. A unusual scramble takes place, looks like a possible illegal knee as well, but Jason Herzog lets it continue. Later in the round a scramble would see Dantas on top, working from half guard.

Is a Mass. ban on bump stocks on the fast track?

October 07, 2017

Republican Senate Leader Bruce Tarr of Gloucester has sponsored another bill that would also prohibit devices like "trigger cranks and bump stocks" that effectively turn rifles and shotguns into weapons with firing capabilities similar to fully automatic weapons.

25-year-old woman gang raped in presence of husband, child

October 07, 2017

The accused are on the run and yet to be identified. According to the complaint filed by the victim, four men dragged her to a factory nearby and took turns to rape her. When informed about the crime, cops took the family to the hospital for treatment and her medical examination. According to police officials, the 35-year-old man, resident of Dhansri village under Kakroli police station, was travelling home with his wife and baby on a bike after visiting a pediatrician.

Pictures of Donald Trump throwing paper towel rolls at Puerto Ricans

October 07, 2017

FEMA abruptly removed statistics from its website indicating half of Puerto Ricans had access to drinking water and 5 percent had electricity less than a day after posting the metrics. "Governor, I just want to tell you that, right from the beginning, this governor did not play politics", Trump said of Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello.

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARNA) Experiences Lighter than Average Trading Volume

October 07, 2017

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals comprises about 3.3% of RA Capital Management LLC's holdings, making the stock its 10th biggest holding. As of the end of the quarter Camber Capital Management LLC had sold 3,825,000 shares trimming its position 90.0%.

Las Vegas shooter's girlfriend being questioned by Federal Bureau of Investigation in Los Angeles

October 07, 2017

He added, "We will struggle through it together". Trump says, "We stand together to help you carry your pain". Trump then headed to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police headquarters, where he met with officers, dispatchers and others who'd responded to the shooting Sunday night.

Las Vegas shooting: Paddock may have scouted other targets

October 07, 2017

The statement added she had "no idea he was planning violence". "There's all kinds of things that surprise us in each one of these events". Andrew McCabe, the deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, conceded on Wednesday the case was "somewhat different than numerous ones we've dealt with in the past".

Saudi king's visit to Moscow highlights Russia's role in Middle East

October 07, 2017

The visit was the first for the two countries after decades of rivalry. The leaders of the world's largest energy exporters discussed an extension of an OPEC agreement to cap oil output and oversaw the signing of deals which officials said were worth billions of dollars.

Condemn issuing of fatwa by religious leaders on social media: Pak Minister

October 07, 2017

While addressing the National Assembly, Iqbal said, "Only the state can declare jihad; no group of people has the right to declare jihad against another group". He said a compensation package will be announced for the heirs of those killed in yesterday's terror attack at a shrine in Jhal Magsi in Balochistan.

Protests demanding electoral reforms persist in Kenya

October 07, 2017

It said all sides have undermined the electoral board in recent weeks and "stoked tensions". Analysts have warned that without an election within the constitutionally mandated 60-day window, Kenya will enter unmarked treacherous constitutional political terrain.

Technical Trading: Focusing on Shares of Independent Oil & Gas Pl (IOG.L)

October 07, 2017

The Price Index is a ratio that indicates the return of a share price over a past period. The EBITDA Yield for Nostrum Oil and Gas PLC (LSE: NOG ) is 9.26%. Northern Oil & Gas (AMEX:NOG) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 8th. The RSI was created by J. Welles Wilder who was striving to measure whether or not a stock was overbought or oversold.

PM's two-day visit begins; several development projects to be inaugurated

October 07, 2017

The prime minister will also be visiting the Dwarkadheesh temple in Jamnagar and will be doing the "bhumi pujan" at Rajkot airport. PM will lay the foundation for construction of Cable Stayed Signature Bridge between Beyt Dwarka and Okha on NH-51.

White House press secretary tears up while talking about Las Vegas victims

October 07, 2017

Their examples will serve as an eternal reminder that the American spirit can not and will not ever be broken. "And we will come together united as one nation under God and indivisable". "Must be proactive!" Trump wrote. "No longer will federal agencies be coming after law-abiding gun owners. Instead, we will work with you, by your side".

Miley Cyrus Performs Tom Petty Tribute With Her Dad

October 07, 2017

After some of Fallon's female writers took turns reading amusing, but touching notes, to Clinton, with her looking on, Miley came out and struck a more serious tone. Or all the times she's worn something considerably provocative on the red carpet or stage. Miley was more than excited when teammate Trotter guessed Johnny Cash's " Ring of Fire " withing seconds and she and Fallon went head-to-head in the final round, wildly gesturing to their partners in an vain effort to get them to say ...

President Trump dines with military leaders, calls it 'calm before the storm'

October 07, 2017

President Donald Trump made cryptic remarks about "the calm before the storm " after meeting with senior military leaders at the White House in Washington , U.S., October 5, 2017 . White House reporters were summoned suddenly Thursday evening and told the president had decided he wanted the press to document a dinner he was holding with the military leaders and their wives.

Sessions Revives Bush-Era Tough On Crime Policy

October 07, 2017

Among the principles are that "Americans do not give up their freedom of religion by participating in society or the economy, or interacting with government;" "Religious employers are entitled to employ only persons whose beliefs and conduct are consistent with the employers' religious precepts;" and "Generally, the federal government may not condition federal grants or contracts on the religious organization altering its religious character, beliefs, or activities.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Holdings Lessened by Trust Department MB Financial Bank NA

October 07, 2017

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE JNJ) declined 0.44% on early Friday, reaching $132.60. In associated news, VP Dominic J. Caruso unloaded 82,591 stocks of the company's shares in a trade on Early Thur, Jul 20th. Trust Department MB Financial Bank N A trimmed its holdings in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 0.9% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Sandoval backs BLM decision to end sage grouse lands withdrawal

October 07, 2017

Changes were expected, but diverse leaders in Wyoming, including Gov. Matt Mead, have spent the last few months cautioning against aggressive updates. They had been temporarily closed to new mining claims for two years when the Interior Department proposed the lands for mineral withdrawal in 2015, while the agency studied whether locatable mineral exploration and mining projects would harm habitat important to the greater sage-grouse.

Un "escándalo" en Cambiemos escala en la agenda vespertina

October 07, 2017

Incluso Carrió aguarda que Picetti regrese al país en los próximos días y presente la renuncia a su postulación, tras las impugnaciones que recibió por " inhabilidad moral " a raíz de cuestiones de su vida personal. Se trata de JoannaPicetti , quien ahora es ex funcionaria de AYSA: quedó en el centro de la polémica luego de que su ex marido, David Bibulich , la denunciara por conductas inapropiadas con sus tres hijos.

El jefe del Pentágono aboga por mantener el pacto nuclear con Irán

October 07, 2017

El presidente del Estado Mayor Conjunto, el general Joseph Dunford, dijo recientemente que la retirada del acuerdo multilateral, firmado por algunos de los aliados más cercanos de Washington, afectaría la credibilidad de Estados Unidos y podría obstaculizar su capacidad para alcanzar acuerdos de seguridad en el futuro.

White House open to gun violence conversation, but not today

October 07, 2017

Trump's predecessor Barack Obama frequently used mass shootings to call for stricter gun control laws. "This is an unspeakable tragedy". She added: 'Today is a day of reflection, a day of mourning, a day of gratefulness for those that were saved.

Congress jeopardizes health insurance for 11300 NM children

October 07, 2017

Republicans pushed a bill extending financing for the popular health insurance program for children through a House committee Wednesday, but partisan divisions over how to pay for it suggest that congressional approval will take time, despite growing pressure on lawmakers to act.

NZ First Party win balance of power

October 07, 2017

There is a chance NZ First too could pick up a seat - but it would need to do slightly better than its election night result of 7.5 per cent and traditionally does not fare as well in the special votes. No substantive discussions took place. New Zealand First remains the Kingmaker, although Labour and the Greens have closed the gap with National to two seats after the Electoral Commission announced special votes results.

70-mile-wide swarm of butterflies detected by weather radar

October 07, 2017

The news outlet says the insects have descended on Colorado's Front Range and are feeding on flowers. At first, Paul Schlatter at the National Weather Service thought it could be a flock of birds being picked up by the weather system, but they were flying the wrong way, The Associated Press reported .

Pedro Agramunt resigns as PACE president

October 07, 2017

The PACE Bureau, at a meeting of the Assembly's spring session, resolved that it "has no confidence" in Agramunt following his recent "unauthorized" visit to Syria and meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. President Agramunt's behavior has unfortunately been most irresponsible and has also damaged his own image. According to a number of the PACE deputies, Mr.

USA travelers to Cuba report symptoms similar to diplomats

October 07, 2017

The State Department ordered 15 Cuban diplomats Tuesday to leave the United States from its Washington embassy, a move prompted by the mysterious illness affecting US diplomatic personnel and family members in Havana . The State Department said a week ago that the attacks have occurred in diplomatic facilities and hotels, but did not specify which ones. The official wasn't authorized to comment by name and spoke on condition of anonymity.

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